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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,195.57, 8,549.60 and 3,362.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,195.57, 8,549.60 and 3,362.88 is: 4,640.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,195.57 : 8,549.60 = 3,362.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,195.57/8,549.60 = 3,362.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,195.57x = 8,549.60 × 3,362.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,195.57x = 28,751,262.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,751,262.03/6,195.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.62

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